Environmental Stewardship
2023 Highlights
Sustainability — Our Commitment
We strive to integrate sustainable practices throughout our business. We also take steps to address material environmental risks and issues across our operations and development projects.
Climate Strategy & Risk Reduction
As a long-term owner, operator, and developer of real estate, Regency wants to ensure that our properties can safely, sustainably, and responsibly withstand the test of time.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction
We’re committed to reducing our Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 28% by 2030—a target endorsed by the SBTi—and aiming for net-zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050.
Renewable Energy
Regency continues to expand and explore renewable energy opportunities and efficiency projects across all operations. We also plan to introduce more initiatives at our properties to benefit the environment.
Reducing Our Impact
Our approach to environmental stewardship focuses on integrating management responsibilities across our entire portfolio and operations platform to address material environmental risks and issues.
Energy Performance
Improving energy efficiency across our operational control is critical to achieving our science-based targets.
Water Conservation
We strive to implement best practices in water management at our properties.
Waste Management
We work with our tenants and networks of local recyclers, composters, and waste haulers to promote responsible waste management practices.
Green Building
We have developed 15 LEED-certified assets totaling 1.4 million square feet. Our Green Building Taskforce ensures that our construction projects align with our sustainability goals and industry best practices.
EV Charging
Regency has been a leader in supporting the development of a national network of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. We now have a total of 1,085 active stations spread across 29% of our properties.
Recognition and Partnerships
Named Green Lease Leader Gold Level by the Institute for Market Transformation and the U.S. Department of Energy
Endorsed by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi)
Developer of 15 LEED Certified Assets